Godin Concert CW Clasica II

Godin Concert CW Clasica II — Cutaway Electro-Classical Guitar

The Godin Concert CW Clasica II is a full-size nylon-string guitar with a cutaway and onboard electronics. It pairs a solid cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides and a polished high-gloss finish. The cutaway provides a different upper-fret access profile from a non-cutaway classical guitar, while amplified use requires an appropriate cable and amplifier, PA or audio interface.

Published model specifications

Manufacturer model	Concert CW Clasica II; reference 051830
Top / back and sides	Solid cedar / solid mahogany
Neck / fingerboard	Mahogany / rosewood
Scale / nut width	25.66 in (approximately 651.8 mm) / 2 in (50.8 mm) Graphtech nut
Fingerboard radius / frets	24 in / 19 frets
Bridge / machine heads	Rosewood bridge / 14:1 tuner ratio
Finish / strings	Natural high-gloss Custom Polished finish / nylon strings
Electronics	Onboard preamp; confirm the exact pickup/preamp version and its controls for the offered unit

How Concert CW differs from other nylon-string models

Unlike the acoustic Godin Étude, the Concert CW is designed to connect directly to amplification. Compare it with the Godin Arena Flame Maple CW EQ, which uses a slimmer thinline body, spruce top, Richlite fingerboard and LR Baggs Element system. The differences in body construction and electronics are more relevant than assuming every cutaway classical feels or sounds alike.

Classical Neck and Acoustic Construction

Godin identifies the Concert CW Clasica II with a solid cedar top and solid mahogany back and sides. Its mahogany neck has a 2-inch (50.8 mm) Graphtech nut, a 25.66-inch scale, 24-inch rosewood fingerboard radius and 19 frets. The cutaway helps reach upper frets, but a nylon-string classical neck will still feel different from a 1.9-inch-nut Multiac or a narrow steel-string acoustic.

Onboard Preamp and Stage Compatibility

The guitar is an electro-classical model with an onboard preamp. Multiple exact-model dealer specifications identify a Fishman Clásica II pickup/preamp, while the current Godin model-level table lists onboard electronics more generally. Before promising specific onboard tuner, EQ or phase functions, verify the controls physically on Barbad’s actual instrument. For amplified playing, start with suitable acoustic amplification and moderate gain; feedback performance varies by room and monitor placement.

String Gauge and Model Differences

Manufacturer and exact-model reference specifications list HTC nylon hard-tension strings, with gauges .0285, .0327, .0410, .030, .036 and .044 inches. This guitar is designed for nylon strings; do not fit steel-string acoustic sets. The separate Godin Arena Flame Maple CW EQ has a solid spruce top, laminated flame-maple back/sides, Richlite fingerboard and LR Baggs Element electronics. Those differences matter more than a generic “electro-classical” label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Concert CW mean this model has a cutaway?

Yes. The CW version has a cutaway. The standard non-cutaway Godin Concert is a separate model; do not assume its images or electronics match the CW Clasica II.

Is the top solid cedar or laminated cedar?

Godin lists a solid cedar top and solid mahogany back and sides for the Concert CW Clasica II. The wood specification should still be confirmed for the actual instrument if its production revision is uncertain.

Does the listing guarantee a Fishman tuner or a hard case?

No. Several exact-model retailer listings identify a Fishman Clásica II system with tuning functions, but the actual onboard controls and any supplied case or bag have not been confirmed for Barbad’s unit. Ask for an accurate unit photograph and package details before ordering.

References: Godin Concert CW Clasica II official model page; exact-model dealer electronics specification. Dealer features are not treated as confirmed for the particular offered instrument.

Before purchasing

Confirm the pickup/preamp fitted to the individual guitar, any onboard tuner, power requirements, case or bag inclusion and current UAE delivery terms with Barbad. Do not assume a particular production version or accessories solely from product photography. Review the official Godin model page and explore electro-classical guitar options.